The Inferior Accessory Ossicle of the Anterior Arch of the Atlas Misdiagnosed as Anterior Arch Fracture: A Case Report.
10.4184/jkss.2012.19.1.16
- Author:
Yung PARK
1
;
Hyoung Bok KIM
;
Sang Woo JEON
;
Yun Tae LEE
;
Ju Hyung YOO
;
Hyun Chul OH
;
Joong Won HA
;
Seung Yong SUNG
;
Han Kook YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Corporation Ilsan Hospital, Gyeonggi, Korea. esshappy@daum.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Atlas;
Inferior accessory ossicle;
Anterior arch fracture
- MeSH:
Adult;
Emergencies;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Lacerations;
Neck Pain;
Scalp
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2012;19(1):16-19
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: Case report. OBJECTIVES: We report a very rare case of the inferior accessory ossicle of the anterior arch of the atlas misdiagnosed as anterior arch fracture. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: It is necessary to know the existence of inferior accessory ossicle of the anterior arch of the atlas, even though it is extremely rare. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 29-year-old woman was referred to our emergency service unit with symptoms of neck pain and scalp laceration, after being involved in a car accident. She was diagnosed as the inferior accessory ossicle of the anterior arch of the atlas, by multiple diagnostic mordalities. RESULTS: The symptom of neck pain was relieved spontaneously, and her symptom has been relieved at her latest visit, as a follow up within 3 months. CONCLUSIONS: It is important to be aware of cervical anatomical variants because we commonly confuse it with other pathologic conditions, such as a fracture and thus, misdiagnose the condition.
